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Cesarean delivery in a gorilla

J P O'Grady, E C Davidson, W D Thomas

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |November 1, 1978
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    To prevent further infant loss in a lowland gorilla, veterinarians intervened during its fourth pregnancy. Advanced monitoring and a timely cesarean section successfully delivered a healthy infant, ensuring species survival.

    Area of Science:

    • Primate reproduction
    • Veterinary medicine
    • Conservation biology

    Background:

    • A mature lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) exhibited infanticide, destroying three previous infants.
    • This behavior posed a significant threat to the survival of the species within the zoo population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prevent a recurrence of infanticide in a lowland gorilla.
    • To ensure the successful birth and survival of its fourth offspring through active intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Gestation period estimation using physical examination, radiography, and amniocentesis.
    • Monitoring of intrauterine growth via serial ultrasonographic cephalometry.
    • Determination of fetal maturity using amniotic fluid phospholipid profile analysis.

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  • Delivery of the fetus via cesarean section upon confirmation of maturity.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful intervention during the gorilla's fourth pregnancy.
    • Accurate estimation of gestation and fetal development.
    • Timely cesarean section performed after confirming fetal maturity.
    • Delivery of a healthy infant, preventing infanticide recurrence.

    Conclusions:

    • Active management and advanced veterinary techniques can successfully overcome reproductive challenges in endangered species.
    • Close monitoring of pregnancy, including fetal maturity assessment, is crucial for high-risk births.
    • Cesarean section is a viable option for delivering viable offspring in cases of potential infanticide or other obstetric complications in gorillas.